Jack
Burridge
Boy A
The Synopsis
Boy A
“Boy A” is a 2007 British drama film directed by John Crowley and starring Andrew Garfield. The film tells the story of Jack Burridge (Garfield), a young man who was imprisoned for a violent crime he committed as a child. Upon his release from prison, he assumes a new identity and tries to start a new life while struggling with the guilt and shame of his past actions.
As Jack navigates his new life, he befriends his co-worker Chris and falls in love with his roommate, Michelle. However, his past begins to catch up with him as the media becomes interested in his case and his former identity is revealed to Chris. Jack is forced to confront his past and the consequences of his actions, leading to a tragic conclusion.
The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the difficulty of starting over after a traumatic past. Garfield’s performance as Jack earned critical acclaim and was seen as his breakthrough role.
Date:
September 4, 2008
Writers:
Jonathan Trigell (Novel), Mark O'Rowe (Screenplay)Director:
John CrowleyStarring:
Andrew Garfield, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans and more ...The Reviews
What they say
"...Garfield... plays Jack in a pitch-perfect performance..."
"...Mr. Garfield, last seen in last year’s “Lions for Lambs,” plays Jack in a pitch-perfect performance as a guy whose needs are adult and childlike at once. He’s excited by the thought of finally going to bed with a girl but turns out to be more interested in her emotional approval..."
"...Garfield embodies his protagonist with a tremulousness..."
"...Garfield embodies his protagonist with a tremulousness that evokes guilt, shame, fear, and alienation from the culture into which he’s now been thrust, his reticent mannerisms bestowing Jack with a fragility that’s most endearing during intimate moments with Michelle..."
"...Garfield's abundant talent is on display..."
"...Even with Redford, Cruise and Streep on the marquee, "Lions for Lambs" was forgettable - save for the performance of Andrew Garfield as a spoiled rich kid. Garfield's abundant talent is on display again as the title character in "Boy A."... (he) projects an innocence unusual for an ex-con. His inherent sweetness makes him easy to like..."
